Making
Change is a short film without dialogue set to an original music
score. It tells the story of a coal miner in the 1930's, who is an aspiring
musician. He struggles with the need to provide for his family and also
maintain his creativity and desire to compose his music. The conflict
between his music and his job begins to take a toll on him, and he is
pushed to making changes.

Producer
and Director, Colina Phillips, was born in Nova Scotia on Cape Breton
Island. She grew up and attended school in Toronto. Phillips, a talented
singer, who as a member of the group "Sway" was awarded a gold record
for "Hands-Up" (on Virgin Records). Additionally, she has experience
in all areas of the music industry, from songwriting, vocal arranging
and producing, to directing music videos. Colina is a member of the
Black Film and Video Network, has served on its Board of Directors and
has organized the Network's annual reception to honour Black filmmakers,
"Reel Black." She also developed and administered "Reel Black Cinema",
a program of monthly screenings of films by Black directors.